HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIFE OF MECHANIC IN RUKIGA DISTRICT

Kabare, Rukiga — Residents of Kabare Village woke to shock and grief on Friday morning after a young mechanic was killed in a hit-and-run incident along the Kabale–Ntungamo highway.

The deceased, identified as Hillary Taremwa, 25, a Mukiga and resident of Kabare Cell in Butare Ward, Muhanga Town Council, was reportedly returning home from Kakatunda Trading Centre when he was struck by an unidentified vehicle at around 5:30 a.m. on 28th November 2025.

According to preliminary reports, Taremwa was walking in the middle of the road when the speeding vehicle knocked him down, killing him instantly. The driver did not stop, and no witnesses were able to identify the vehicle involved.

Police from Rukiga District, led by the District Traffic Officer ASP Rubango J. Bosco and assisted by Sgt. Birihanyomyo George, arrived at the scene shortly after the incident was reported. Officers documented the scene before transporting the body to Mparo Health Centre IV for postmortem examination.

Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson ASP Maate Elly confirmed the incident and noted that investigations are underway to trace the vehicle and driver responsible for the fatal crash.

“We are making efforts to identify the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run. Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward to assist with the inquiries,” Maate said.

The tragic death has left the local community in mourning, especially those who knew Taremwa as a dedicated mechanic and hardworking young man. Police continue to appeal to motorists to exercise caution on the highways, especially during early morning hours when visibility is limited.

Investigations remain ongoing.